"groceteria" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: groceterias [plural]
Etymology: Blend of grocery + cafeteria. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|grocery|cafeteria}} Blend of grocery + cafeteria Head templates: {{en-noun}} groceteria (plural groceterias)
  1. (Canada, US, dated) A self-service grocery store. Tags: Canada, US, dated

Inflected forms

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